"Oh, my heart. I want you to know I'm very aware of how exceededly fortunate I am," Parsons said, thanking his co-stars, his manager and his longtime partner Todd Spiewak, dubbing him "my favorite person on the planet."

Parsons has been nominated for an Emmy for his role on "The Big Bang Theory" every year since 2009 and won the award in 2010 and 2011. Season 7 of the show, one of the most popular programs in the United States, premieres on Sept. 26.

Parsons earned an MFA in Acting from the University of San Diego. He began his on-screen career more than 10 years ago. He appeared on shows such as "Wd" and "Judging Amy" before he was cast on "The Big Bang Theory."

The 2013 Emmy Awards ceremony was held at L.A. Live's Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 22. The event was hosted by "How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris, who previously hosted the ceremony in 2009.